#middle franconia

[blueiskewl]

Excavation Uncovers Very Rare 6th C. Iron Folding Chair

ARCHAEOLOGISTS HAVE UNCOVERED A “FOLDING CHAIR” FROM THE 7TH CENTURY AD DURING EXCAVATIONS IN THE VILLAGE OF ENDSEE, LOCATED IN MIDDLE FRANCONIA, GERMANY.

The chair was first discovered in 2022, deposited as a funerary offering in a burial from the early medieval period. The grave contained the remains of a woman aged 40-50-years-old, along with a necklace made of small multi-coloured glass beads, two brooches, an almandine disc brooch, a large millefiori bead, and a whorl.

In addition to the woman’s grave, the archaeologists also uncovered a man’s grave containing richly decorated weapons (lance, shield, spathe). According to the researchers, the graves are probably related to the Franconian influence of the Main and Tauber regions in the 6th and 7th centuries.

Now unveiled to the public at the “Archaeology in Bavaria” conference following a lengthy restoration process, the chair consists of two frames connected with an axle pin and is decorated with brass non-ferrous metal inlays. There are narrow slots on the horizontal struts, which were used to attach a seat likely made from animal fur (as indicated by mineralised organic remains).

Folding chairs deposited as grave goods are exceptionally rare. Within scholarly investigations they suggest that the deceased held a prominent position or occupied a higher social status. To date, there have been 29 instances of early medieval graves containing folding chairs discovered throughout Europe, with merely six of them being crafted from iron.

Prof. Mathias Pfeil, head of the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation, said: “The extremely rare discovery of an early medieval iron folding chair in 2022 was already a sensation, but the fact that such details have been preserved after remaining in the ground for over 1,400 years was a surprise.”

“This find, which at first glance seems so modern, is an absolute rarity and of the highest cultural and historical interest, because it provides insight into the grave furnishings of prominent sections of the population,” added Prof Pfeil.

[museum-of-artifacts]

Death Mounted on a Lion' (1513 CE), Middle Franconia,

Blog: https://bio.link/museumofartifacts

[bizarreauhavre]

Death mounted on a lion, (1513 CE), middle Franconia.

[theehorsepusssy]

Death Mounted on a Lion' (1513 CE), Middle Franconia

[mosertone]

Middle Franconia, 1513 CE

[amazingarchitecturewebsite]

Goldene Rose Hotel in #Dinkelsbühl, Middle Franconia, Germany by noa* network of architecture @networkofarchitecture. Read more: Link in bio! Photography: Alex Filz GOLDENE ROSE: A kaleidoscope of the past It is not unusual for adjoining buildings to become architecturally connected. But this project’s story is one of a kind: in the former imperial city of Dinkelsbühl, noa* network of architecture has succeeded in giving different architectural identities, each with its own history and peculiarities, a common face… #hotel #germany #архитектура www.amazingarchitecture.com ✔ A collection of the best contemporary architecture to inspire you. #design #architecture #amazingarchitecture #architect #arquitectura #luxury #realestate #life #cute #architettura #interiordesign #photooftheday #love #travel #construction #furniture #instagood #fashion #beautiful #archilovers #home #house ‎#amazing #picoftheday #architecturephotography ‎#معماری (at Dinkelsbühl) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn54JLJsOhr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[beerwanderer]

Maps are fun things. They help us visualize the world, not only our current surroundings but also those we are planning to explore. With our smartphones in hand, they aren’t as important in navigating as they once were but what they do for our imagination hasn’t been replaced yet. Open this interactive map in full Google Maps format and you can filter by Upper Franconia, Middle Franconia, Lower Franconia, Franconian Baden-Württemberg and Upper Bavarian Franconia.

[cthezaunite]

Another tag game and beautiful opportunity to ramble away (without seeming too impolite while doing so cause, well, they asked for it ;) 🖤

Vielen lieben Dank für die Einladung /

Thank you for the invite! @lullabyes22-blog

Are you named after anyone?

A french name my mum simply took a liking to, though my family has no connection to France besides living in Mid-Franconia (Bavaria, Germany). I was named after a student colleague of my mum, a tall blond woman with long wavey hair. Funny thing, I just turned out like that.

When was the last time you cried?

3 weeks ago after fainting at my ortho appointment [bad bike accident x bad concussion] - tears of relieve and exhaustion when a dear friend came to pick me up.

Do you have kids?

No, and so far I don't intend to have any.

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Why deny oneself the joys of some witty word games and a great copying mechanism?

What's the first thing you notice about ppl?

Your style, your body language / facial expression and the way you express yourself/your voice. How you present yourself. How authentic you are in your presence. If there are certain qualities about you I resonate with.

What's your eye colour?

Colours, I guess. Blue-greenish grey, darker at the edges, transforming towards the middle into a bronze circle around the pupil.

(Story of opposites)

Scary movies or happy endings?

I have no sense for horror (there's enough senseless brutality in the real world) but I do enjoy some good old angst, trauma and characters dealing with a lot of mental challenges. Happy endings are very welcome though, a nice reward for all the suffering and growth (especially when you've suffered so much with them yourself).

Any special talents?

I would describe myself as a creative soul who finds self-expression, love and energy in art/making music/dancing! / style / design /makeup/ (voice) acting /writing.

Ah and I have very expressive eyebrow moves and can squint while one eye moving/rolling independently.

Where were you born?

Conservative countryside in Bavaria (South Germany).

Hobbies?

Current hobbies are singing,

voguing, twirling, twerking, dancing my heart out in the beautifully wild jungle that is the Berlin Club Culture (one of the main reasons why Zaun feels like home),

lifting some good weights in the gym, baking my own bread (very German I know), reading, trying to figure out digital art softwares

Pets?

Would love a cat, but would find it cruel to force her to live only indoors without some green fields and fresh wind in her face.

What Sport do you play / have played?

I used to do ballet (2 yrs), kick boxing (1 yr), and horse riding (11 yrs, miss it quite much tbh)

Atm Body building / gym , dancing

Really bad at all school sports though.

How tall are you?

175 cm

Fav subject in school?

Ethics/ Philosophie, Art

Dream job

That's the big question - still a student, first Philosophie now Politics / Social Science.

Could imagine myself in a NGO with the mindset of anti-rascism/pro LGBTQIA+/ pro postcolonial feminism.

I tag :

@ursawastricked @vitaraven @silcoitus @zaunite-electrical @yeehawsart @cadaverism @frenchublog @word-wytch @yunta0722 @kallielef @karnaca78 @wishfulsketching

[grussli]

I publish my electronic music under the name Grussli. My music tools mainly consist of an electric piano, a Launchkey, Push-Controller and Live-DAW from Ableton. I was born and raised in Middle Franconia.

[aradxan]

Rothenburg ob der Tauber / Germany by zilverbat. Rothenburg ob der Tauber (German pronunciation: is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia), the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. It is well known for its well-preserved medieval old town, a destination for tourists from around the world. It is part of the popular Romantic Road through southern Germany. Today it is one of only three towns in Germany that still have completely intact city walls, the other two being Nördlingen and Dinkelsbühl, both also in Bavaria. Rothenburg was a free imperial city from the late Middle Ages to 1803. In 1884 Johann Friedrich (von) Hessing (1838–1918) built Wildbad Rothenburg o.d.T. 1884–1903. https://flic.kr/p/2ok3rkX

[bronwynnreed]

Spectacular Summits: Uncover Mount Wildcat, A Peak, South Carter, Liberty, and Garfield

Mount Wildcat, A Peak - Elevation: 4422 ft 

Difficulty Level: Mount Wildcat, A Peak is a moderate - more difficult hike. If you refer to my January 15th blog post, you will note that this is a part of the Wildcat Ridge. This is a chance to… you guessed it… peak bag! Wildcat A through E peaks can be accessed via the Wildcat Ridge trail that I will link below. Please understand that only Wildcat A peak and Wildcat D peak are recognized as part of the NH 48 4,000 footers. 

Trail: Wildcat, A Peak can be accessed via the Wildcat Ridge Trail (out and back). AllTrails link below:

Wildcat Ridge Trail, New Hampshire - 505 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

View from Wildcat, A Peak looking across the Carter Notch: 

Wildcat Mtn. – A Peak (4,422′). (2021, October 10). Unnecessary Climb. https://unnecessaryclimb.wordpress.com/wildcat-mtn-a-peak-4422/

South Carter Mountain - Elevation: 4430 ft

Difficulty Level: South Carter Mountain is another moderate - difficult hike. I am sure by now, a trend within my documentation of trails is becoming very apparent. The pattern being that peak bagging opportunities are common! South Carter is no different in this. This hike presents the chance to summit Middle Carter and Carter Dome (I will discuss these peaks in next week’s posts). 

Trail: South Carter Mountain can be summited a few different ways. The most common trails are via Imp Face → Middle Carter → South Carter Mountain, and Carter Range Loop trail. Hikers can choose to complete the entire loop, or they can simply summit South Carter in an out and back fashion. 

Imp Face, Middle Carter and South Carter Mountain, New Hampshire - 73 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Carter Range Loop, New Hampshire - 146 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

View from near the summit of South Carter: 

FranklinSites.com. (n.d.-a). Carter Dome, South Carter Mountain, Middle Carter Mountain - New Hampshire - January 28, 2012 Hike trip Report - FranklinSites.com Hiking guide. https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/carterdome-2012-0128.php

Mount Liberty - Elevation: 4459 ft 

Difficulty Level: Mount Liberty is generally seen as a moderate hike. I have yet to summit this peak personally, but have only heard amazing things about it from my friends and family! Yet another peak bagging opportunity exists with this mountain. Mount Flume is 1.2 miles from the summit of Mount Liberty (as discussed previously).  Again, as these mountains are within the Franconia Range, I want to stress the importance of being prepared and knowing when to turn around. The weather in this particular area of the White Mountains can be fierce, and the terrain even more so. There is no shame in turning around if you feel it has become unsafe to summit. 

Trail: The two most popular trails to summit Mount Liberty are the Liberty Spring trail (out and back), and the Liberty Spring → Franconia Ridge Trail (out and back). AllTrails links below: 

Mount Liberty via Liberty Spring Trail, New Hampshire - 1,328 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Explore Mt. Liberty and Mt. Flume via Liberty Springs, and Franconia Ridge Trail | AllTrails

View from Mount Liberty, looking at Flume Mountain: 

Dailey, C. (n.d.-c). Mount Liberty & Flume Mountain ~ January 15th, 2012. https://whitemountainimages.blogspot.com/2012/01/mount-liberty-flume-mountain-january.html

Mount Garfield - Elevation: 4500 ft

Difficulty Level: Mount Garfield is considered an easy - moderate hike. Depending on a hiker’s stamina, the trek can seem difficult due to the length of the trail. It is a fairly level trail, with steep areas closer to the summit. I guarantee you that the 360 degree views from the summit will make this longer hike worth the work! 

Trail: The most common trail to access the peak of Mount Garfield is the Mount Garfield Trail. AllTrails link below: 

Mount Garfield Trail, New Hampshire - 3,421 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Views from Mount Garfield: 

Looking at the Franconia Ridge 

Looking at the Twin Mountain Range

Both pictures from: 

NH family hikes. (n.d.). http://www.nhfamilyhikes.com/hike-pics.php?hike=Mt.%20Garfield

[bodidarma]

Death mounted on a lion, (1513 CE), middle Franconia.

[abroadeducation]

Top 8 Places to visit in Germany

Introduction

Germany is a beautiful country for tourism. The Rhine Gorge, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg are some of the most popular places to visit in Germany.

Germany is a beautiful country for tourism

• Germany is a beautiful country for tourism. • There are many tourist places in Germany to visit. • It's very safe for tourists to come here and enjoy their vacations, as there are no wars or terrorist attacks in the country. • There are many attractions that tourists can go see when they come here, such as museums, castles, and palaces.

Rhine Gorge

The Rhine Gorge is a canyon formed by the River Rhine. It is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, between Bingen and Bonn. The Rhine Gorge forms part of one of Europe's largest UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Rhineland-Pfalz/Saarland with its regionally abundant cultural heritage and natural richness. Remember that one can get into the country if they only have Germany Visitor Visa.

Berlin

Berlin is the capital city of Germany and has a population of 3.35 million people. It's also the second most populous city in Germany, with a population density of 3,500 people per square kilometer. The first time I visited Berlin was when I was 13 years old, so it wasn't until recently that I got back there again as an adult and saw how much it had changed since my childhood memories.

Munich

Munich is the capital of Bavaria and one of the most important cities in Germany. With its rich cultural heritage, Munich is a city you should visit at least once in your life.The main tourist attractions include museums such as Deutsches Museum, Lenbachhaus and Alte Pinakothek; landmarks like Marienplatz Square and Hofbr�uhaus brewery; parks like Englischer Garten Park or Olympic Stadium Park; churches like Frauenkirche Cathedral or St Peter's Church (St Peterskirche). (Read More: Top 5 attractive things about Germany)

Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany. It is known for its financial district, called Bankenviertel (Banking District), with many high-rise buildings such as Messeturm (Exhibition Tower), Westendstrae and Taunusanlage.

Hamburg

With 1.8 million residents, Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany. It is also one of the most important ports in Europe and has been dubbed "the gateway to Europe".

The city's history dates back to its founding as a small trading post by Vikings more than 1,000 years ago. Hamburg later became part of the Hanseatic League (Hansa), an alliance between trading cities that controlled trade along sea routes from Scandinavia to Central Europe. (Read More: The easiest ways to immigrate to Germany)

Nuremberg

In the Middle Franconia administrative region of the German state of Bavaria, Nuremberg is a city. It is situated along the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal and the Pegnitz River. Nuremberg was one of the great European cities of the Middle Ages because of its importance in trade and commerce as well as its being an imperial city (Kaiserpfalz).

Dresden

Dresden is the capital of Saxony and one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations. The city has a lot of history, with its Baroque architecture being famous around the world. It's also home to many museums and galleries, which makes it a great place for history buffs to visit.

Cologne/Bonn

Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany, with a population of over 1 million people. Travel to Cologne, Germany to witness the beauty of the Rhine River, which runs through the city center and divides it into two parts: Rheinauhafen (right bank) and Innenstadt (left bank).

Conclusion

Germany is a beautiful country for tourism. It has many places to visit, from Rhine Gorge to Berlin and Munich. If you are planning a trip to Germany, then make sure that you visit these eight cities as well.

[earaercircular]

Toys at the recycling centre: pilot project in Upper Franconia

Under the motto "Goodbye", toys of all kinds are collected and sorted according to specific criteria by an employee at the recycling centre in Neustadt near Coburg.

What to do with the broken doll? What about the knight's castle that has fallen into pieces? And the toy car that lost its wheels? So far, there have been no recycling solutions for toys. A project in Upper Franconia could change that.

A pilot project in Upper Franconia[1] is intended to show what recycling options there are for broken or discarded toys. Until now, toys have been disposed of with the residual waste, and only a few companies have offered to take their products back for recycling, says Cornelia Becker, sustainability expert at the German Association of the Toy Industry[2]. "There is no industry-wide solution yet."

In Neustadt near Coburg[3], people can currently dispose of unusable toys that would normally end up in the garbage can at the municipal recycling centre. The response so far has been very good, says Becker.

The plastics in toys in particular could often be recycled instead of ending up in the garbage. "Especially in the current situation, that would be a waste," emphasizes Becker. Usually no new toys are made from the material because the specifications are strict - but everyday objects are. "You can make a variety of products out of it."

The Neustadt-based toy company Heunec[4] and the disposal service provider Zentek[5] are also on board with the project, which is initially scheduled to run until at least the end of March.

According to Becker, the association wants to use the empirical values from the pilot project to examine what an industry-wide solution for toy recycling could look like. According to Becker, it is not possible to quantify how many toys currently end up in the residual waste, since residual waste is usually incinerated.

The topic of sustainability also plays an important role at the Toy Fair in Nuremberg[6], that began on Wednesday 1-02. Under the motto "toys go green" there is a special exhibition area for sustainable products and ideas.

Source

Dpa, Spielzeug auf den Wertstoffhof: Pilotprojekt in Oberfranken, in: Süddeutsche Zeitung, 29-1-2023, https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/entsorgung-spielzeug-auf-den-wertstoffhof-pilotprojekt-in-oberfranken-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-230130-99-407202

[1] Upper Franconia (German: Oberfranken) is a Regierungsbezirk of the state of Bavaria, southern Germany. It forms part of the historically significant region of Franconia, the others being Middle Franconia and Lower Franconia, which are all now part of the German Federal State of Bayern (Bavaria).

[2] The Deutschen Verbandes der Spielwarenindustrie (German Association of the Toy Industry) e. V. (DVSI) today, 30 years after it was founded, effectively represents the interests of around 220 companies in the German toy industry vis-à-vis politicians, authorities, other areas of the economy, science, society and the media. https://www.dvsi.de/verband/#:~:text=Der%20Deutsche%20Verband%20der%20Spielwarenindustrie,Wissenschaft%2C%20Gesellschaft%20und%20den%20Medien.

[3] Neustadt bei Coburg (also written Neustadt b. Coburg) is a town in the district of Coburg in northern Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 15 km northeast of Coburg, as its name indicates.

[4] Heunec Plüschspielwaren GmbH & Co. KG, Am Moos 11, 96465 Neustadt bei Coburg, Germany, https://www.heunec.de/

[5] Zentek was founded in 1995 as a community of leading medium-sized waste disposal companies in Germany, which operates independently. As a specialized service provider for disposal systems and waste management, it develops and implements customer and industry-specific solutions for companies operating nationwide. https://www.zentek.de/ueber-uns/

[6] The Nuremberg International Toy Fair (German: Spielwarenmesse), held annually since 1949, is the largest international trade fair for toys and games. Only trade visitors associated with the toy business, journalists and invited guests are admitted. Each year during the course of the event which is held for six days, about 2,800 exhibitors from about 60 countries present their products. In 2017, 73,000 trade visitors and purchasers from 123 countries came for the fair. The fair is organized by Spielwarenmesse eG, a marketing and trade fair service provider, based in Nuremberg, Germany.

[redlineguiding]

White Mountains Pilates Retreat

White Mountains Pilates Retreat

We just guided a large group of pilates practitioners — Kara Duval Pilates — to the summits of Middle and North Sugarloaf (2539′ and 2310′, respectively) in Carroll, NH. We led them to the summit of Mt Pemigewasset in Franconia Notch last year and this time the group was naturally looking for something new. Trying to stick to half day hikes, of course we were looking to the 52 With A View list…

[chasingwhereabouts]

15 Top Things to do during your stay in Rothenburg ob der Tauber Germany

How about exploring the beautiful Village of Germany. Rothenberg is a beautiful village in Germany which could be reached from Frankfurt, Munich, Wurzberg and Nuremberg for a day trip. #frankurt #munich #wurzberg #nuremberg

Along the Romantic Road in Middle Franconia Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of those charming old towns that don’t appear to be real on first sight. For entry, you have to go through a defense system comprising over 40 towers, which remain the same as in the time that The King of Sweden and the Count of Tilly were there 400 years ago. They protect a picturesque town with plush patrician homes…